This regulation may be cited as the Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation (Fire Protection Licensing) Amendment Regulation 2020.
(1)The following provisions commence on 1 October 2020, immediately after the commencement of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020, section 111—(a)part 3, divisions 1 and 2;(b)part 4, divisions 1 and 2.(2)The remaining provisions commence on 1 May 2021.
Part 2 Amendment of Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019
This part amends the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019.
4Amendment of sch 9 (Associated QBCCA licences for occupational licences)
Schedule 9, items 5 to 7—
omit, insert—
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain—restricted to commercial and industrial types licence mentioned in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, schedule 2, part 26, section 1(4)
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain—restricted to commercial and industrial types licence mentioned in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, schedule 2, part 26, section 1(4)
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain—restricted to domestic and residential types licence mentioned in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, schedule 2, part 26, section 1(5)
Part 3 Amendment of Queensland Building and Construction Commission (Minimum Financial Requirements) Regulation 2018
This part amends the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (Minimum Financial Requirements) Regulation 2018.
6Amendment of sch 2 (Professional indemnity insurance)
Schedule 2, entries for ‘Fire suppression systems—special hazards’ and ‘Fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work’—
omit, insert—
Fire suppression systems—special hazards
section 79 and schedule 7A, part 2
1M
Fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work
section 79 and schedule 7A, part 2
1M
7Amendment of s 5 (Exemption for holders of particular classes of contractor’s licence)
(1)Section 5(a)—
insert—(iiia)fire protection—water-based fire system stream—design licence;(iiib)fire protection—electrical stream—design—fire alarm systems licence;(2)Section 5(a)(iiia) to (v)—
renumber as section 5(a)(iv) to (vii).
8Amendment of s 17J (Licensee must maintain professional indemnity insurance)
Section 17J(3), from ‘fire’ to ‘section 1(1)’—
omit, insert—fire protection—electrical stream—certify—fire alarm systems licence mentioned in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, schedule 2, part 31, section 1(2)
9Replacement of sch 2 (Professional indemnity insurance)
Schedule 2—
omit, insert—section 17J
Class of licence
Provision of Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018
Minimum amount of professional indemnity insurance
$1
Building design—low rise
schedule 2, part 11
500,000
2
Building design—medium rise
schedule 2, part 12
500,000
3
Building design—open
schedule 2, part 13
500,000
4
Completed residential building inspection
schedule 2, part 14
1M
5
Fire protection—passive stream—certify
schedule 2, part 22A, section 1(1)
1M
6
Fire protection—special hazard fire system stream—certify
schedule 2, part 25, section 1(1)
1M
7
Fire protection—water-based fire system stream—design
schedule 2, part 26, section 1(1)
1M
8
Fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify
schedule 2, part 26, section 1(2)
1M
9
Fire protection—portables stream—certify
schedule 2, part 29, section 1(1)
500,000
10
Fire protection—electrical stream—design—fire alarm sytems
schedule 2, part 31, section 1(1)
1M
11
Fire protection—electrical stream—certify—fire alarm sytems
schedule 2, part 31, section 1(2)
5M
12
Fire protection—electrical stream—certify—emergency lighting
schedule 2, part 31, section 1(3)
1M
13
Hydraulic services design
schedule 2, part 38, section 1(1)
1M
14
Hydraulic services design excluding design of on-site domestic waste water management
schedule 2, part 38, section 1(2)
1M
15
Site classifer
schedule 2, part 51, section 1(1)
1M
16
Site classifer excluding on-site domestic waste water management
schedule 2, part 51, section 1(2)
1M
17
Termite management—chemical
schedule 2, part 56
500,000
18
Fire suppression systems—special hazards
section 79 and schedule 7A, part 2
1M
19
Fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work
section 79 and schedule 7A, part 2
1M
20
Passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—certify
section 80 and schedule 7A, part 3
1M
21
Passive fire protection—fire collars, penetrations and joint sealing
section 80 and schedule 7A, part 3
1M
22
Passive fire protection—fire and smoke walls and ceilings
section 80 and schedule 7A, part 3
1M
Part 4 Amendment of Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018
This part amends the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018.
11Amendment of s 8 (Classes of contractor’s licence—Act, s 30)
Section 8—
insert—For classes of contractors’ licences that are continued for section 30E of the Act, see sections 78 and 79 and schedule 7A.
12Amendment of s 9 (Classes of nominee supervisor’s licence—Act, s 30A)
Section 9—
insert—For classes of nominee supervisors’ licences that are continued for section 30E of the Act, see section 79 and schedule 7A, part 2.
13Amendment of pt 9 hdg (Transitional provisions)
Part 9, heading, ‘Transitional’—
omit, insert—Savings and transitional
14Insertion of new pt 9, div 4
After section 76—
insert—Division 4 Savings and transitional provisions for Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation (Fire Protection Licensing) Amendment Regulation 2020
77Licences of particular classes that may continue to be held and renewed—Act, s 30E
For section 30E of the Act, each section in this division (a relevant section) provides for a licence of a particular class to continue to be held and renewed by a person who held the licence immediately before the commencement of the relevant section.
78Continuation of particular licences mentioned in repealed Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 1992
(1)This section applies in relation to a contractor’s licence or supervisor’s licence of a class (each the continuing licence class) mentioned in schedule 2 of the repealed regulation and stated in schedule 7A, part 1, column 1.See section 60 under which the relevant licence classes are specified as classes that were able to be held and renewed under section 30(4) of the Act.(2)The licence may continue to be held and renewed by a person who held the licence immediately before the commencement.(3)While the person holds the licence, each of the following provisions of the repealed regulation continue to apply in relation to the licence—(a)sections 6 to 8;(b)the provisions of the repealed regulation, schedule 2 stated opposite the continuing licence class in schedule 7A, part 1, column 2.(4)In this section and schedule 7A, part 1—repealed regulation means the repealed Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 1992.79Continuation of particular licences mentioned in expired Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2003
(1)This section applies in relation to a contractor’s licence or nominee supervisor’s licence of a class (each the continuing licence class) mentioned in a former provision of the expired regulation and stated in schedule 7A, part 2, column 1.1See section 61(1)(a) and (2) under which the relevant classes of contractors’ licences are specified as classes that were able to be held and renewed under section 30(4) of the Act.2See section 61(1)(b) and (2) under which the relevant former provisions of schedule 2 of the expired regulation were taken to have continued to apply to the relevant classes of nominee supervisors’ licences.(2)The licence may continue to be held and renewed by a person who held the licence immediately before the commencement.(3)While the person holds the licence, each of the following provisions of the expired regulation continue to apply in relation to the licence—(a)former sections 14, 14A, 15 and 16;(b)each former provision stated opposite the continuing licence class in schedule 7A, part 2, column 2.(4)In this section and schedule 7A, part 2—expired regulation means the expired Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2003.former, in relation to a provision of the expired regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before 1 January 2009.
After schedule 7—
insert—sections 78 and 79
Part 1 Contractors’ and supervisors’ licences under repealed Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 1992
Column 1
Column 2
Continuing licence class under repealed regulation
Saved provisions of repealed regulation, schedule 2
building restricted to alterations and additions
part 32
building restricted to external finishes
part 33
building restricted to building removal
part 34
building restricted to renovations, repairs and maintenance
part 35
building restricted to repairs and maintenance
part 37
building restricted to non-structural renovations
part 38
carpentry (formwork)
part 15
carpentry restricted to framing
part 47
carpentry restricted to lattice and other timber work
part 51
concreting restricted to concrete repairs
part 52
concreting restricted to light concreting
part 53
concreting restricted to minor concrete work
part 54
concreting restricted to special finishes
part 56
specialised contracting—screw-in foundations
part 102
floor finishing and covering restricted to floor sanding and finishing—timber floors
part 68
floor finishing and covering restricted to install strip flooring (non-structural)
part 70
floor finishing and covering restricted to seamless flooring
part 71
floor finishing and covering restricted to install cork flooring
part 72
floor finishing and covering restricted to install parquetry flooring
part 73
painting restricted to roof painting
part 81
painting restricted to special finishes
part 78
plastering drywall restricted to cornice fixing
part 91
plastering drywall restricted to partition installation
part 92
plastering drywall restricted to plaster setting
part 93
plastering drywall restricted to suspended ceiling fixing
part 94
plastering drywall restricted to wallboard fixing
part 95
plumbing and draining restricted to plumbing
part 83
plumbing and draining restricted to wall cladding
part 90
plumbing and draining restricted to skylight and ventilator installation
part 86
plumbing and draining restricted to tanks—water supply
part 87
specialised contracting—solid fuel heater installation
part 103
refrigeration, air conditioning and mechanical services restricted to multipackaged residential air conditioning equipment and plant
part 97
refrigeration, air conditioning and mechanical services restricted to residential evaporative cooling equipment
part 98
refrigeration, air conditioning and mechanical services restricted to self-contained window package residential air conditioning installation
part 99
roof tiling restricted to roof tile maintenance
part 100
structural landscaping restricted to fences
part 104
structural landscaping restricted to retaining walls
part 105
swimming pool and spa construction restricted to finishes
part 106
Part 2 Contractors’ and nominee supervisors’ licences under expired Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2003
Column 1
Column 2
Continuing licence class under expired regulation
Saved former provisions of expired regulation
fire suppression systems—special hazards mentioned in former schedule 2, part 30, section 1(1)
schedule 2, part 30, sections 1(1), 2(1) and (4), 3(1) and 4 to 6
fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to carrying out certain work mentioned in former schedule 2, part 30, section 1(2)
schedule 2, part 30, sections 1(2), 2(2) and (4), 3(2) and 4 to 6
fire suppression systems—special hazards restricted to certification of, and preparation of reports about, certain work mentioned in former schedule 2, part 30, section 1(3)
schedule 2, part 30, sections 1(3), 2(3) and (4), 3(1) and 4 to 6
16Amendment of sch 8 (Dictionary)
Schedule 8, definition fire protection licence—
insert—(c)schedule 7A, part 2.
After section 7—
insert—7AMeaning of certify in relation to fire protection equipment
(1)Certify, in relation to fire protection equipment of a stated type, for schedule 2, parts 22A to 31 and schedule 3, means—(a)prepare a certificate stating that, after carrying out an annual survey of the equipment, it is considered no changes have affected the equipment that would cause it not to meet any of its design requirements; or(b)prepare 1 or more certificates relating to either or both of the following matters—(i)the installation of the equipment;(ii)whether the equipment meets its design requirements.(2)If 2 or more certificates are prepared for fire protection equipment under subsection (1)(b), the certificates need not be prepared by the same person.(3)In this section—certificate includes a statement and record, however called.survey means a visual inspection of fire protection equipment to identify if the equipment has been altered, damaged or compromised.
18Amendment of s 8 (Classes of contractor’s licence—Act, s 30)
Section 8, note—
omit, insert—For classes of contractors’ licences that are continued for section 30E of the Act, see sections 78 to 80 and schedule 7A, parts 1 to 3.
19Amendment of s 9 (Classes of nominee supervisor’s licence—Act, s 30A)
Section 9, note—
omit, insert—For classes of nominee supervisors’ licences that are continued for section 30E of the Act, see sections 79 and 80 and schedule 7A, parts 2 and 3.
20Amendment of s 10 (Classes of site supervisor’s licence—Act, s 30B)
Section 10, ‘22’—
omit, insert—22A
21Amendment of s 11 (Classes of fire protection occupational licence—Act, s 30C)
Section 11—
insert—For classes of fire protection occupational licences that are continued for section 30E of the Act, see section 81 and schedule 7A, part 4.
22Amendment of s 12 (Qualifications and experience for contractor’s licence—Act, s 31)
Section 12(2), ‘22’—
omit, insert—22A
After section 18—
insert—18ACircumstances prescribed for exemption from Act, s 42C(1)—Act, s 42C
(1)This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was carrying out work (the relevant work) that, on the commencement, would be within the scope of work for a relevant fire protection occupational licence.(2)For section 42C(3A) of the Act, the circumstances prescribed are—(a)the person carried out the relevant work for an appropriately licensed contractor before the commencement; and(b)the person continues to carry out the relevant work for an appropriately licensed contractor from the commencement; and(c)the person applies for the relevant fire protection occupational licence on or before the required application day for the licence; and(d)the person’s application mentioned in paragraph (c) has not been withdrawn or decided.(3)In this section—appropriately licensed contractor means a person who holds a contractor’s licence authorising the person to carry out the relevant work.relevant fire protection occupational licence means a fire protection occupational licence of a class mentioned in—(a)schedule 3, part 1A, section 1(1), (3), (4) or (5); or(b)schedule 3, part 5, section 1; or(c)schedule 3, part 10, section 1.required application day means—(a)for the relevant fire protection occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 1A, section 1—1 May 2025; or(b)for another relevant fire protection occupational licence—1 May 2024.
24Amendment of s 28 (Work that is not primary insurable work—Act, s 67WC)
Section 28(1)(a), ‘21,’—
omit.
25Insertion of new pt 9, div 4, sdiv 1 hdg
Part 9, division 4, before section 77—
insert—
26Amendment of s 77 (Licences of particular classes that may continue to be held and renewed—Act, s 30E)
Section 77, ‘division’—
omit, insert—subdivision
27Insertion of new ss 80 and 81
After section 79—
insert—80Continuation of particular contractors’ and nominee supervisors’ licences mentioned in former provisions
(1)This section applies in relation to a contractor’s licence or nominee supervisor’s licence of a class (each the continuing licence class) mentioned in a former provision of schedule 2 of this regulation and stated in schedule 7A, part 3, column 1.(2)The licence may continue to be held and renewed by a person who held the licence immediately before the commencement.(3)While the person holds the licence, each former provision of this regulation stated opposite the continuing licence class in schedule 7A, part 3, column 2 continues to apply in relation to the licence.(4)In this section and schedule 7A, part 3—former, in relation to a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.81Continuation of particular fire protection occupational licences mentioned in former provisions
(1)This section applies in relation to a fire protection occupational licence of a class mentioned in a former provision of schedule 3 of this regulation and stated in schedule 7A, part 4, column 1 (the continuing licence class).(2)The licence may continue to be held and renewed by a person who held the licence immediately before the commencement.(3)While the person holds the licence, each former provision of this regulation stated opposite the continuing licence class in schedule 7A, part 4, column 2 continues to apply in relation to the licence.(4)In this section and schedule 7A, part 4—former, in relation to a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.
28Insertion of new pt 9, div 4, sdiv 2
After section 81—
insert—82Replacement of former classes of licences
(1)This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person held a licence of a class mentioned in schedule 7B, part 1 or 2, column 1 (a former class).(2)The licence of the former class is taken to be a licence of the class mentioned opposite the former class in schedule 7B, part 1 or 2, column 2 (the new class).(3)If, immediately before the commencement, the licence of the former class was subject to any conditions, the licence of the new class is subject to the conditions.(4)Unless the licence of the new class is sooner suspended or cancelled, the renewal day for the licence is the day that would have been the renewal day for the licence of the former class if it had continued as a licence of the former class.83Pending application for, or renewal or restoration of, former licence classes
(1)This section applies if—(a)before the commencement, a person applied for, or for the renewal of, or requested the restoration of, a licence of a class mentioned in schedule 7B, part 1 or 2, column 1 (a former class); and(b)immediately before the commencement, the application or request had not been decided or otherwise finally dealt with.(2)An application for a licence of the former class is taken to be an application for a licence of the class mentioned opposite the former class in schedule 7B, part 1 or 2, column 2 (the new class).(3)An application for renewal of a licence of the former class is taken to be an application for renewal of a licence of the new class.(4)A request for the restoration of a licence of the former class is taken to be a request for the restoration of a licence of the new class.84Existing competencies for technical qualifications for particular new licence classes
(1)This section applies if—(a)immediately before the commencement, completion of a course would have satisfied a technical qualification for a licence of a class mentioned in schedule 7B, part 1, column 1 (a former class); and(b)a person gives the commission evidence that the person—(i)was enrolled in the course before the commencement; and(ii)successfully completes the course within 1 year after the commencement.(2)The person is taken to satisfy the technical qualification for a licence of the class mentioned opposite the former class in schedule 7B, part 1, column 2.85Additional qualifications for particular new licence classes—Act, ss 31, 32, 32AB
(1)This section applies if—(a)immediately before the commencement, a person held a licence of a class mentioned in schedule 7B, part 2, column 1 (the former class) that is taken, under section 82(2), to be a licence of the class mentioned opposite in part 2, column 2 of the schedule (the new class); and(b)the person continues to hold the licence of the new class from the commencement.(2)For section 31(1)(b), 32(1)(a) or 32AB(1)(a) of the Act, the person must have the technical qualification mentioned opposite the former class in schedule 7B, part 2, column 3 no later than the required qualification day.(3)The requirement for the person to have the technical qualification under subsection (2) is subject to any condition mentioned opposite the former class in schedule 7B, part 2, column 3.(4)To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (2) does not limit a requirement for the person to have another qualification under section 12, 13 or 15 for the licence of the new class.(5)In this section—required qualification day means the day mentioned opposite the former class in schedule 7B, part 2, column 3.
29Amendment of sch 1 (Work that is not building work)
(1)Schedule 1, sections 21 and 44—
omit.(2)Schedule 1—
insert—44Particular fire protection work
(1)Any of the following work carried out by an unlicensed person as a subcontractor for a licensed trade contractor who holds a licence of the appropriate class—(a)installing and maintaining fire collars, fire-rated penetrations and fire-rated joint sealing;(b)installing and maintaining fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.(2)In this section—appropriate class, of licence, means a class of licence allowing the licensed trade contractor to carry out the work mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b) that is carried out by the subcontractor.licensed trade contractor means a licensed contractor other than the following—(a)a licensed builder;(b)a licensed contractor who holds a contractor’s licence authorising the licensee to carry out completed building inspections.
30Amendment of sch 1A (Work that is not mechanical services work)
Schedule 1A, item 2, ‘, 44’—
omit.
31Amendment of sch 2 (Classes of licences and licence requirements)
(1)Schedule 2, part 4, section 2 and part 5, section 2—
insert—(6)Despite subsection (5)(b)(i) and (c)(i), the scope of work, for building work carried out until 2 May 2025, includes carrying out building work for which, other than for this subsection, a relevant fire protection licence would be required.(7)In this section—relevant fire protection licence means a fire protection licence of a class mentioned in—(a)part 22A, section 1(3) or (4); or(b)schedule 3, part 1A, section 1(3) or (4).(2)Schedule 2, part 6, section 2—
insert—(2A)Despite subsection (2)(b)(i), the scope of work, for building work carried out until 2 May 2025, includes carrying out building work for which, other than for this subsection, a relevant fire protection licence would be required.(3)Schedule 2, part 6, section 2(5)—
insert—relevant fire protection licence means a fire protection licence of a class mentioned in—(a)part 22A, section 1(3) or (4); or(b)schedule 3, part 1A, section 1(3) or (4).(4)Schedule 2, part 6, section 2(2A) to (5)—
renumber as section 2(3) to (6).(5)Schedule 2, parts 22 to 32—
omit, insert—(1)Certify.(2)Install and maintain—fire doors and fire shutters.(3)Install and maintain—fire collars, fire-rated penetrations and fire-rated joint sealing.(4)Install and maintain—fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.(5)Inspect and test.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), certify fire doors, fire shutters, fire dampers, fire collars, fire-rated penetrations, fire-rated joint sealing, fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2), install and maintain fire doors and fire shutters.(3)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(3), install and maintain fire collars, fire-rated penetrations and fire-rated joint sealing.(4)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(4), install and maintain fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.(5)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(5), inspect and test fire doors, fire shutters, fire dampers, fire collars, fire-rated penetrations, fire-rated joint sealing, fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.An approved managerial qualification.Two years experience, that may include experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—(a)the scope of the work for the class; or(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.The relevant minimum financial requirements.(1)Certify.(2)Install and maintain.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), certify relevant special hazard fire systems.(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2)—(a)install and maintain relevant special hazard fire systems; and(b)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a).(3)However, the scope of work for the licence class mentioned in section 1(1) or (2) does not include certifying, installing or maintaining electrical monitoring systems or electrical controls for a relevant special hazard fire system.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.See also section 85 and schedule 7B, part 2, items 1 to 3 for additional technical qualifications required for licensees who held licences of particular former classes.An approved managerial qualification.Two years experience, that may include experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—(a)the scope of the work for the class; or(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.The relevant minimum financial requirements.(1)Design.(2)Certify.(3)Install and maintain.(4)Install and maintain—restricted to commercial and industrial types.(5)Install and maintain—restricted to domestic and residential types.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1)—(a)design fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(b)design fire hose reel systems, with or without pumps; and(c)design commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems, domestic fire sprinkler systems and residential fire sprinkler systems.(2)However, the scope of work for the licence class mentioned in section 1(1) does not include professional engineering services under the Professional Engineers Act 2002.(3)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2)—(a)certify fire sprinkler systems; and(b)certify fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)certify fire hose reels, with or without pumps.(4)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(3)—(a)install and maintain fire sprinkler systems; and(b)install and maintain fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)install and maintain fire hose reels, with or without pumps; and(d)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).(5)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(4)—(a)install and maintain commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems; and(b)install and maintain fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)install and maintain fire hose reels, with or without pumps; and(d)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).(6)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(5)—(a)install and maintain domestic fire sprinkler systems and residential fire sprinkler systems; and(b)install and maintain fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)install and maintain fire hose reels, with or without pumps; and(d)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.An approved managerial qualification.Two years experience, that may include experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—(a)the scope of the work for the class; or(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.The relevant minimum financial requirements.(1)Certify.(2)Install and maintain.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), certify portable firefighting appliances and fire hose reel systems downstream of the point of attachment of the fire hose to the drum.(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2)—(a)install and maintain portable firefighting appliances; and(b)maintain, but not including inspecting and testing, fire hose reel systems downstream of the point of attachment of the fire hose to the drum; and(c)inspect and test unpumped fire hose reel systems; and(d)inspect and test unpumped fire hydrant systems, restricted to carrying out the tasks mentioned in the 6–monthly fire hydrant service schedules under AS 1851; and(e)inspect and test portable firefighting appliances.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.An approved managerial qualification.Two years experience, that may include experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—(a)the scope of the work for the class; or(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.The relevant minimum financial requirements.(1)Design—fire alarm systems.(2)Certify—fire alarm systems.(3)Certify—emergency lighting.(4)Install and maintain—fire alarm systems.(5)Inspect and test—emergency lighting.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), design fire alarm systems.(2)However, the scope of work for the licence class mentioned in section 1(1) does not include professional engineering services under the Professional Engineers Act 2002.(3)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2), certify fire alarm systems.(4)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(3), certify emergency lighting.(5)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(4)—(a)install and maintain fire alarm systems, restricted to systems that are extra-low voltage; and(b)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a).(6)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(5), inspect and test emergency lighting.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.For the licence classes mentioned in section 1(3) and (4), see also section 85 and schedule 7B, part 2, items 4 and 5 for additional technical qualifications required for licensees who held licences of particular former classes.An approved managerial qualification.Two years experience, that may include experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—(a)the scope of the work for the class; or(b)other work, if the commission considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.The relevant minimum financial requirements.(6)Schedule 2, part 33, section 2(1)—
omit, insert—(1)This section applies subject to section 2A.(7)Schedule 2, part 33, section 2(3) and (4)—
omit.(8)Schedule 2, part 33—
insert—2ARestriction on scope of work for particular licences
(1)This section applies in relation to a licence of the class mentioned in section 1, unless the licensee—(a)held the licence immediately before the commencement; and(b)continues to hold the licence from the commencement.(2)The scope of work mentioned in section 2(2) is restricted to the inspection of, or reporting on, buildings of a class for which the licensee holds an appropriate accreditation.(3)In this section—accreditation means an accreditation mentioned in the Building Act 1975, section 185.appropriate accreditation, for the inspection of, or reporting on, buildings of a class, means an accreditation the licensee is required to hold to be issued with a building certifier licence allowing the licensee to perform building certifying functions for buildings of the class.building certifier licence means a licence as a building certifier issued under the Building Act 1975, chapter 6, part 3.(9)Schedule 2, part 38, section 2(1)(g)—
omit, insert—(g)domestic fire sprinkler systems;(10)Schedule 2, part 38—
insert—2AExtension of scope of work for particular licences
(1)This section applies in relation to a licence of the class mentioned in section 1(1) or (2), if the licensee—(a)held the licence immediately before the commencement; and(b)continues to hold the licence from the commencement.(2)The scope of work for the licence class includes preparing plans, specifications and documents associated with—(a)commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems; and(b)residential fire sprinkler systems.
32Amendment of sch 3 (Classes and requirements of fire protection occupational licences)
(1)Schedule 3, parts 1 to 11—
omit, insert—(1)Certify.(2)Install and maintain—fire doors and fire shutters.(3)Install and maintain—fire collars, fire-rated penetrations and fire-rated joint sealing.(4)Install and maintain—fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.(5)Inspect and test.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), certify fire doors, fire shutters, fire dampers, fire collars, fire-rated penetrations, fire-rated joint sealing, fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2), install and maintain fire doors and fire shutters.(3)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(3), install and maintain fire collars, fire-rated penetrations and fire-rated joint sealing.(4)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(4), install and maintain fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.(5)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(5), inspect and test fire doors, fire shutters, fire dampers, fire collars, fire-rated penetrations, fire-rated joint sealing, fire and smoke walls and fire-rated ceilings.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.(1)Certify.(2)Install and maintain.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), certify relevant special hazard fire systems.(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2)—(a)install and maintain relevant special hazard fire systems; and(b)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a).(3)However, the scope of work for the licence class mentioned in section 1(1) or (2) does not include certifying, installing or maintaining electrical monitoring systems or electrical controls for a relevant special hazard fire system.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.See also section 85 and schedule 7B, part 2, items 6 to 8 for additional technical qualifications required for licensees who held licences of particular former classes.(1)Design.(2)Certify.(3)Install and maintain.(4)Install and maintain—restricted to commercial and industrial types.(5)Install and maintain—restricted to domestic and residential types.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1)—(a)design fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(b)design fire hose reel systems, with or without pumps; and(c)design commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems, domestic fire sprinkler systems and residential fire sprinkler systems.(2)However, the scope of work for the licence class mentioned in section 1(1) does not include professional engineering services under the Professional Engineers Act 2002.(3)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2)—(a)certify fire sprinkler systems; and(b)certify fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)certify fire hose reel systems, with or without pumps.(4)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(3)—(a)install and maintain fire sprinkler systems; and(b)install and maintain fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)install and maintain fire hose reels, with or without pumps; and(d)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).(5)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(4)—(a)install and maintain commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems; and(b)install and maintain fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)install and maintain fire hose reels, with or without pumps; and(d)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).(6)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(5)—(a)install and maintain domestic fire sprinkler systems and residential fire sprinkler systems; and(b)install and maintain fire hydrant systems, with or without pumps; and(c)install and maintain fire hose reels, with or without pumps; and(d)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.(1)Certify.(2)Install and maintain.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), certify portable firefighting appliances and fire hose reel systems downstream of the point of attachment of the fire hose to the drum.(2)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2)—(a)install and maintain portable firefighting appliances; and(b)maintain, but not including inspecting and testing, fire hose reel systems downstream of the point of attachment of the fire hose to the drum; and(c)inspect and test unpumped fire hose reel systems; and(d)inspect and test unpumped fire hydrant systems, restricted to carrying out the tasks mentioned in the 6–monthly fire hydrant service schedules under AS 1851; and(e)inspect and test portable firefighting appliances.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.(1)Design—fire alarm systems.(2)Certify—fire alarm systems.(3)Certify—emergency lighting.(4)Install and maintain—fire alarm systems.(5)Inspect and test—emergency lighting.(1)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(1), design fire alarm systems.(2)However, the scope of work for the licence class mentioned in section 1(1) does not include professional engineering services under the Professional Engineers Act 2002.(3)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(2), certify fire alarm systems.(4)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(3), certify emergency lighting.(5)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(4)—(a)install and maintain fire alarm systems, restricted to systems that are extra-low voltage; and(b)install fire collars, if the installation is incidental to work mentioned in paragraph (a).(6)For the licence class mentioned in section 1(5), inspect and test emergency lighting.The technical qualifications stated in the technical qualifications document for the licence class applied for.For the licence classes mentioned in section 1(3) and (4), see also section 85 and schedule 7B, part 2, items 9 and 10 for additional technical qualifications required for licensees who held licences of particular former classes.(2)Schedule 3, part 12, section 2(1)—
omit, insert—(1)This section applies subject to section 2A.(3)Schedule 3, part 12, section 2(3) and (4)—
omit.(4)Schedule 3, part 12—
insert—2ARestriction on scope of work
(1)This section applies in relation to a licence of the class mentioned in section 1, unless the licensee—(a)held the licence immediately before the commencement; and(b)continues to hold the licence from the commencement.(2)The scope of work mentioned in section 2(2) is restricted to the inspection of, or reporting on, buildings of a class for which the licensee holds an appropriate accreditation.(3)In this section—accreditation means an accreditation mentioned in the Building Act 1975, section 185.appropriate accreditation, for the inspection of, or reporting on, buildings of a class, means an accreditation the licensee is required to hold to be issued with a building certifier licence allowing the licensee to perform building certifying functions for buildings of the class.building certifier licence means a licence as a building certifier issued under the Building Act 1975, chapter 6, part 3.
33Amendment of sch 6, s 15 (Assistance for defective work)
Schedule 6, section 15(2)(b)(iii)—
omit, insert—(iii)the Queensland Development Code;
34Amendment of sch 7A (Continued licences and saved provisions)
(1)Schedule 7A, authorising provision, ‘and 79’—
omit, insert—to 81
(2)Schedule 7A—
insert—
Column 1
Column 2
Continuing licence class
Saved former provisions
passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—certify licence mentioned in former schedule 2, part 22, section 1(1)
schedule 2, part 22, sections 1(1), 2(1) and 3 to 6
passive fire protection—fire collars, penetrations and joint sealing licence mentioned in former schedule 2, part 23, section 1
schedule 2, part 23
passive fire protection—fire and smoke walls and ceilings licence mentioned in former schedule 2, part 24, section 1
schedule 2, part 24
fire pump—inspect and test licence mentioned in former schedule 2, part 27, section 1(3)
schedule 2, part 27, sections 1(3), 2(3) and 3 to 6
fire detection, alarm and warning systems—maintain—extra low voltage licence mentioned in former schedule 2, part 30, section 1(3)
schedule 2, part 30, sections 1(3), 2(3) and 3 to 6
Column 1
Column 2
Continuing licence class
Saved former provisions
passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—certify occupational licence mentioned in former schedule 3, part 1, section 1(1)
schedule 3, part 1, sections 1(1), 2(1) and 3
passive fire protection—fire collars, penetrations and joint sealing occupational licence mentioned in former schedule 3, part 2, section 1
schedule 3, part 2
passive fire protection—fire and smoke walls and ceilings occupational licence mentioned in former schedule 3, part 3, section 1
schedule 3, part 3
fire pumps—inspect and test occupational licence mentioned in former schedule 3, part 6, section 1(2)
schedule 3, part 6, sections 1(2), 2(2) and 3
fire detection, alarm and warning systems—maintain—extra low voltage occupational licence mentioned in former schedule 3, part 9, section 1(3)
schedule 3, part 9, sections 1(3), 2(3) and 3
After schedule 7A—
insert—sections 82 to 85
Column 1
Column 2
Former licence class
New licence class
passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—inspect and test licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 22, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
special hazard suppression systems—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 25, section 1(3), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—special hazard fire system stream—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 25, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—certify—restricted to commercial or industrial type licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—certify—restricted to domestic or residential types licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(3), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(4), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(3)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—install and maintain—restricted to commercial or industrial type licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(5), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain—restricted to commercial and industrial types licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(4)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—install and maintain—restricted to domestic or residential type licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(6), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain—restricted to domestic and residential types licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(5)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—inspect and test licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(7), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(3)
fire pump—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 27, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(2)
fire pump—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 27, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain—restricted to commercial and industrial types licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(4)
fire hydrants and hose reels—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 28, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(2)
fire hydrants and hose reels—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 28, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain—restricted to commercial and industrial types licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 26, section 1(4)
fire hydrants and hose reels—inspect and test licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 28, section 1(3), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—portables stream—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 29, section 1(2)
portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 29, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—portables stream—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 29, section 1(1)
portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 29, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—portables stream—install and maintain licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 29, section 1(2)
fire detection, alarm and warning systems—certify licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 30, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—electrical stream—certify—fire alarm systems licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 31, section 1(2)
emergency lighting—inspect and test licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 31, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—electrical stream—inspect and test—emergency lighting licence mentioned in schedule 2, part 31, section 1(5)
passive fire protection—fire doors and shutters—inspect and test occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 1, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—passive stream—inspect and test occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 1A, section 1(5)
special hazard suppression systems—install and maintain occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 4, section 1(3), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—special hazard fire system stream—install and maintain occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 4, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—certify—restricted to commercial or industrial type occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—certify—restricted to domestic or residential types occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(3), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(2)
sprinkler and suppression systems (reticulated water-based)—inspect and test occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(4), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—install and maintain occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(3)
fire pumps—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 6, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(2)
fire hydrants and hose reels—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 7, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—water-based fire system stream—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 5, section 1(2)
fire hydrants and hose reels—inspect and test occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 7, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—portables stream—install and maintain occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 8, section 1(2)
portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 8, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—portables stream—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 8, section 1(1)
portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only)—install and maintain occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 8, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—portables stream—install and maintain occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 8, section 1(2)
fire detection, alarm and warning systems—certify occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 9, section 1(1), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—electrical stream—certify—fire alarm systems occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 10, section 1(2)
emergency lighting—inspect and test occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 10, section 1(2), as in force immediately before the commencement
fire protection—electrical stream—inspect and test—emergency lighting occupational licence mentioned in schedule 3, part 10, section 1(5)
36Amendment of sch 8 (Dictionary)
(1)Schedule 8, definitions certify, design licence, fire protection licence, inspect and test, install, maintain and survey—
omit.(2)Schedule 8—
insert—building certifying function see the Building Act 1975, section 10.certify, in relation to fire protection equipment of a stated type, for schedule 2, parts 22A to 31 and schedule 3, see section 7A.commercial and industrial fire sprinkler systems, for schedules 2 and 3, means fire sprinkler systems other than domestic fire sprinkler systems or residential fire sprinkler systems.design licence means a licence of a class mentioned in—(a)schedule 2, part 11, 12, 13 or 38; or(b)schedule 2, part 26, section 1(1); or(c)schedule 2, part 31, section 1(1).design requirements, for fire protection equipment, means any of the following that is relevant to the equipment—(a)an Australian Standard;(b)the Building Code of Australia;(c)an international standard;(d)the manufacturer’s specifications;(e)plans or designs approved under a building development approval under the Building Act 1975;(f)the Queensland Development Code.domestic fire sprinkler systems, for schedules 2 and 3, means fire sprinkler systems for—(a)class 1 buildings; or(b)class 10a buildings attached to class 1 buildings.emergency lighting, for schedule 2, parts 22A to 31 and schedule 3—(a)means lighting designed and constructed to show an exit or an evacuation route from a building in the event of a fire; and(b)includes signage associated with lighting mentioned in paragraph (a).evacuation route see the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008, section 5.fire alarm systems include—(a)fire detection systems; and(b)emergency warning and intercom systems; and(c)the inputs, outputs and controls associated with the systems mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b); and(d)fire ventilation control systems; and(e)monitoring systems and controls for fire suppression; and(f)smoke and heat alarm systems and devices.fire and smoke walls, for schedules 2 and 3—(a)generally, means smoke-proof walls or walls requiring a fire-resistance level under the Building Code of Australia; but(b)does not include—(i)masonry brick or block walls; or(ii)pre-cast or in situ tilt-up concrete panels; but(c)includes fire-rated grout associated with panels mentioned in paragraph (b)(ii).fire protection licence means a licence of a class mentioned in—(a)schedule 2, any of parts 22A to 33; or(b)schedule 3; or(c)schedule 7A, any of parts 2 to 4.fire-rated ceilings means ceiling systems requiring a fire-resistance level under the Building Code of Australia.fire sprinkler systems, for schedules 2 and 3, include—(a)any of the following types of systems—(i)deluge systems;(ii)drenchers;(iii)pumped water mist systems;(iv)wall wetting systems;(v)other water-based fire sprinkler systems;(vi)fixed foam proportioning and concentrate storage and delivery systems; and(b)the pipework reticulation, pumps and valves associated with the systems.inspect and test, in relation to fire protection equipment of a stated type, for schedule 2, parts 22A to 31 and schedules 3 and 4, means each of the following—(a)inspect, by visual examination, the components of the equipment to confirm—(i)the settings and physical condition of the equipment are correct; and(ii)the equipment is fit for purpose; and(iii)the equipment meets its design requirements;(b)test the equipment, by confirming—(i)the equipment or components of the equipment are functioning correctly; and(ii)the equipment meets its design requirements;(c)prepare a record of the results of the inspection and testing under paragraphs (a) and (b).install, in relation to fire protection equipment of a stated type, means both of the following—(a)do 1 or more of the following in a way that meets the design requirements for the equipment—(i)place in position or connect the equipment so it is ready for use;(ii)restore the equipment to its original operating specifications;(iii)modify, or otherwise alter the performance of, the equipment;(b)prepare an advice, report or other document about the placement, restoration or modification under paragraph (a).maintain, in relation to fire protection equipment of a stated type, for schedule 2, parts 22A to 31 and schedules 3 and 4, means both of the following—(a)do 1 or more of the following in a way that meets the design requirements for the equipment—(i)inspect and test the equipment;(ii)repair defective components or replace them with components substantially similar to the original working components to keep the equipment in working order according to the original specifications for the equipment;(iii)carry out activities to prevent or minimise faults or malfunctions of the equipment;Examples of activities for subparagraph (iii)—
•adjusting components•cleaning, lubricating(b)prepare an advice, report or other document about the inspection and testing, repair or replacement or carrying out of activities under paragraph (a).Queensland Development Code see the Building Act 1975, section 13.relevant special hazard fire systems means suppression, extinguishing or inerting systems that use stored pressure, a chemical reaction or compressed gas to discharge or generate any 1 or more of the following—(a)an aqueous solution;(b)a chemical agent;(c)a foam solution;(d)a gaseous agent;(e)hypoxic air;(f)water.residential fire sprinkler systems, for schedules 2 and 3, means fire sprinkler systems for class 2, class 3 or class 9c buildings—(a)no more than 4 storeys; and(b)with a gross floor area of no more than 5,000m2.